Dr. Ding Xianwei reply Neurosurgery Question - Page 11

Swelling after a head injury? My daughter (7 years old) bumped the back of her head while playing two weeks ago. That day, it was red, swollen, and painful. Three days later, since she felt a slight bulge at the injury site and it was still painful when pressed lightly, I took he...

Can the sympathetic nerve recover after ablation? Hello Dr. Ding: Due to my concern with axillary bromhidrosis, I am considering treating my palmar hyperhidrosis to alleviate the sweating symptoms under my arms. My palmar hyperhidrosis is quite mild, but since the treatment for b...

Could you please clarify if you are experiencing a burning sensation in your calf area? Hello! I occasionally experience intermittent burning sensations in my calf, but when I touch it, I don't feel any increased temperature. I also don't have any pain, and my mobility ...

Dizziness I would like to ask, I previously had an epidural hematoma due to a car accident and underwent surgery to remove the blood clot. It has been about a year since then. I experience dizziness approximately 4 to 5 times a month, and it always occurs in the morning upon waki...

Severe pain with no identifiable cause? My father has been experiencing shooting pain starting from his toes for the past two years. Initially, he didn't pay much attention to it, thinking it was related to his work, so he didn't seek medical attention. Gradually, the p...

Post-surgery for disc herniation? Hello Dr. Ding, I underwent surgery on June 21st at the Veterans General Hospital for a laminectomy at the fifth lumbar and first sacral vertebrae. However, after the surgery, I still experience pain in my left leg, and certain positions cause so...

Axillary hyperhidrosis? Hello, doctor: I would like to ask if treatment for axillary hyperhidrosis with endoscopic surgery requires hospitalization. How long is the recovery time?

Pain issues Hello Dr. Ding, I have been experiencing chest and back pain and sought medical attention at a local hospital. I consulted with a cardiologist (the ECG showed some abnormalities, but it was manageable), a neurologist (the X-ray results were acceptable, but I was adv...

Ankle pain! Dr. Ding: I've been experiencing pain in my ankle and heel recently, but I didn't think much of it. Now it's swollen and red! Should I see a neurosurgeon? It seems to have been going on for about a week! Or should I consult an orthopedic specialist? Tha...

Is this sciatica? Hello Doctor, I would like to ask you something. I am currently a student and spend most of my time sitting, and when I get home, I also spend a lot of time in front of the computer. Recently, I have started experiencing pain in my thighs and hips when I wake up...

Head trauma Hello, I would like to ask about an incident that occurred three days ago. I was hit on the right front side of my head by an acrylic panel that fell from the ceiling of a restaurant. After being taken to the hospital, I had two steel staples placed in my scalp. Since...

Lumbar disc herniation at the L5 level? Hello Doctor, I have been experiencing persistent pain in my left buttock and left ankle due to a herniated disc at the fifth lumbar vertebra. I only became aware of this condition in the past two years, but I have had symptoms for nearly t...

Cervical intervertebral disc herniation Hello, my wife accidentally twisted her neck while exercising. For the first two days, there was not much issue, but later she noticed a tingling sensation in her left arm. The next day, she experienced soreness and warmth at the junction o...

Neck pain I think I may have strained my neck while exercising. At first, it wasn't too bad, but after about two to three days, I started to feel soreness if I maintained the same position for too long. Then, after another two to three days, the middle to lower part of my le...

Concussion Hello Doctor: At the end of last month, I was in a car accident and hit my head, losing consciousness at the scene. My friends tried to wake me for a long time, and it was only when the person responsible for the accident picked me up that I slowly regained consciousne...

Inquiry about symptoms of herniated disc? Hello, Doctor: I was initially diagnosed with symptoms of a herniated disc at the end of last year. It wasn't until November of last year that the military medical examination at the 804 Military Hospital confirmed my herniated disc ...

Feeling a bit off mentally? Doctor: I have been on medication at Chang Gung Memorial Hospital's psychiatry department for over two years, receiving long-acting injections every four weeks and taking two pills. However, I have stopped the medication for seven days, and I feel...

How should a right carotid artery pseudoaneurysm and ocular movement disorders be treated? What is the treatment for a pseudotumor and ocular movement disorders following balloon embolization of a carotid-cavernous fistula? During the treatment, is there a risk of complications o...

Numbness in the hands? Hello Doctor: After my brain tumor surgery, my hand has been numb and even lacks sensation for a long time. What can I do to improve this condition?

Cerebral edema Hello! I recently discovered a coin-sized area in the center of my head that feels slightly raised. When I press on it, it feels watery and swollen, but it is not painful. I am unsure what this symptom might indicate. If I want to seek medical attention, which spec...